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Nordy Family History

Nordy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nord, Norby, Nordby, Yordy, Gordy, Cordy, Lord, Ford, Norden, North

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Where is the Nordy family from?

You can see how Nordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nordy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nordy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nordy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordy. 100% of Nordy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nordy women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nordy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Nordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Nordy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Nordy. For the veterans among your Nordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Nordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nordy in 1983 was 86, and 21 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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